Name: Broccoli & potato croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: makes 12
Ingredients: 400g floury potatoes large ones cut in half; 150g broccoli broken into florets; 1medium egg yolk; 40g mature cheddar grated; 60g fresh breadcrumbs; 20g plain flour; 2 medium eggs beaten; 100g sesame seeds; 4 tbsp olive oil; 100g cream cheese; 50g natural yogurt; 1 tbsp chives snipped; 1-2 tbsp full-fat milk if needed

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Broccoli & potato croquettes

Broccoli & potato croquettes

Georgina Fuggle

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makes 12

Easy

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

plus freezing

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These crunchy croquettes are both a stealthy way to get more vegetables into your kids as well as a great vegetarian party nibble

Freezable

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

Units:

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400g floury potatoes

large ones cut in half
150g broccoli

broken into florets
1medium egg yolk
40g mature cheddar

grated
60g fresh breadcrumbs

For the crust

20g plain flour
2 medium eggs

beaten
100g sesame seeds
4 tbsp olive oil

For the dip

100g cream cheese
50g natural yogurt
1 tbsp chives

snipped
1-2 tbsp full-fat milk

if needed

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Nutrition: per croquette

kcal195
fat13g
saturates4g
carbs12g
sugars1g
fibre2g
protein6g
salt0.2g

Method

step 1

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and just cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 14-16 mins until completely cooked through. Drain and mash well, then put back in the saucepan over a low heat and cook for 1-2 mins, stirring constantly – this will remove excess moisture.
step 2

Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to the boil, add the broccoli and simmer for 6-7 mins until tender. Drain really well and pat dry with kitchen paper (it’s important to do this thoroughly as excess water will make the croquettes a little wet). Finely chop the broccoli, then add to the mashed potato with the egg yolk, cheese and breadcrumbs. Divide the mixture into 12 equal balls and roll each one into a short sausage shape. Chill for 10 mins in the freezer.
step 3

Meanwhile, make the dip. Put the cream cheese, yogurt and chives in a bowl and stir to a soft consistency, adding the milk if needed.
step 4

Put the flour, beaten eggs and sesame seeds in three separate bowls. Roll the croquettes in the flour, dip in the beaten egg, then roll in the sesame seeds.
step 5

Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the croquettes on a low-medium heat for 4-5 mins, turning frequently for an even, golden colour. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with the cream cheese dip.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2016

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